DSC A24 (Yard 329): Indian Navy Launches Final Indigenous Diving Support Craft
Defence & Security · Monday, 3 August 2026
The Indian Navy launched DSC A24 (Yard 329), the fifth and final ship of the Diving Support Craft project, at Titagarh shipyard in Kolkata. Featuring a catamaran hull and 70% indigenous content, the vessel enhances underwater diving, salvage, and coastal clearance operations.
Quick highlights
- DSC A24 (Yard 329) is the 5th and final vessel under the Diving Support Craft contract.
- Built by Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) in Kolkata under Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) rules.
- Features a twin-hull (catamaran) design providing higher stability and a large deck space.
- Achieved approximately 70% indigenous content under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
- Designed to support Command Clearance Diving Teams (CCDTs) in shallow and coastal waters.
Context
DSC A24 (Yard 329), the final ship of the five Diving Support Craft (DSC) project, was officially launched at the Titagarh shipyard in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Key Facts
Displacement is around 300–400 tonnes. Built under IRS Naval Rules. Features specialized equipment handling setups for divers, decompression chambers, subsea sonar, and underwater tools.
Significance
Enhances the operational efficiency of Command Clearance Diving Teams (CCDTs) during harbour inspection, coastal defense, and salvage deployments while promoting private defense manufacturing in India.
Challenges / Way Forward
Continued expansion of private sector participation in specialized naval shipbuilding to achieve higher indigenization percentages in future projects.
Exam Angle
Useful for Prelims (Indigenization of defense equipment, specific naval projects) and Mains GS Paper 3 (Security & Indigenization).
Remember this
- Ship Name: DSC A24 (Yard 329).
- Shipbuilder: Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata.
- Design: Catamaran (twin-hull) for roll stability.
- Indigenous Content: ~70%.
- Primary User: Command Clearance Diving Teams (CCDTs).
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